Policy Topics

Use of value added in teacher policy measures

Author/s:

Eric A. Hanushek

Published Date:

Fall/Winter 2012-13

Publication:

Focus

Details:

29(2)

Pages:

pp. 25-26

In this article, I discuss the implications of the results of these types of studies, and then explore the implications for teacher policy. I believe that where Rothstein’s argument falters is that there are not currently any school systems that make teacher personnel decisions solely on the basis of value-added estimates, nor am I aware of any current proposals for such a system.